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Popular Pig
Welcome to the Popular Pig Podcast. A convenient place where you can stay up to date on what’s popular in the swine industry. By listening to Popular Pig, you will receive invaluable information on the latest trends, news, and research from various experts that guide the global pork industry.
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253 episodis
Crawling Before Running: Making AI Practical in the Swine Industry | Dr. Ben Blair
Ben Blair was raised in Sparta, Illinois, where he grew up helping on his family’s corn, soy, wheat, and farrow-to-finish farm. He always enjoyed the...
Understanding Swine Respiratory Disease and Supporting Herd Health | Dr. Jeff Okones
After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 1984, Dr. Jeff Okones spent nearly two decades in food animal practice i...
Sow Lameness: The Silent Productivity Killer | Dr. Lucas Rodrigues
Originally from Brazil, Lucas received his DVM and Master’s degrees from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG, Brazil) and completed his docto...
Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others | Twyla Stevens
Twyla Stevens is an accomplished HR executive with broad experience leading people strategies across national and international teams. As Chief Human...
In PA, Taste What Pork Can Do™ Brand Campaign Connects with Consumers | Courtney Gray
Courtney Gray has been the executive director of the Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council since 2022, where she represents Pennsylvania’s 2,500 pig far...
Fighting Lameness Part 2: From Claws to Care — How Nutrition Builds Stronger Sows | Ton Kramer
Ton Kramer holds both master’s and doctorate degrees in Animal Science focused on Swine Locomotion and Health from Federal University of Paraná in Bra...
From 600 Sows to Prop 12: Health, People, and Practical Growth | Brian Martin
Brian Martin is a 5th generation farmer from Northwest Indiana, a husband and father of 3. He has 40 years of experience in Pork industry around the U...
Turning Challenge Into Opportunity | Kyle Schulte
Kyle Schulte, originally from Norway, Iowa, has built a career rooted in agricultural excellence and innovation. He earned a B.S. in Agricultural Stud...
Carroll Family Farms: From Local Roots to Global Reach | John Carroll
John Carroll is a managing partner of Carroll Family Farms, a multi-generational farming operation with roots in the U.S. and expansion into Brazil. K...
A Credible Path to Lower-Carbon Pork | Lindsay Case
Lindsay Case is a senior leader in the global livestock genetics industry, where she directs the commercialization strategy for the world’s first PRRS...
Split Suckling vs. Science: What the Data Says | Dr. Ashley DeDecker
Dr. DeDecker received her Ph.D. in swine well-being at the University of Illinois in 2011 and then started her career with Smithfield Foods.
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What Really Moves the Needle on Pig Livability | Dr. Joel DeRouchey
Dr. Joel DeRouchey grew up on a diversified purebred swine, cattle and sheep operation in Pukwana, S.D. He graduated with his Animal Science degree fr...
Fighting Lameness with Nutrition and Management | Ton Kramer
Ton Kramer holds both master’s and doctorate degrees in Animal Science focused on Swine Locomotion and Health from Federal University of Paraná in Bra...
Reducing Pre-Weaning Mortality Through Smarter Feeding | Willem Steyn
Willem Steyn is a distinguished Nutritionist and the Founder and Owner of SwiNE Nutrition Management Pty Ltd, a reputable nutrition consultancy compan...
Rethinking Animal Welfare for Stronger Pigs and Farms | Dr. Yolande Seddon
Yolande Seddon is an associate professor in swine behaviour and the Enhancement Chair in Swine Welfare at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western Col...
Fixing Sow Prolapses on Farm | Dr. Lauren Glowzenski
Dr. Lauren Glowzenski, VMD, is a 2016 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and has been a swine exclusive practitioner for over a decade. With...
The Fourth Revolution: Digitizing Pork Production | Oscar Toledano & Tyler Leete
After studying at the Faculty of Agrifood, Forestry, and Engineering at the University of Lleida, Oscar Toledano worked as a production manager on lar...
Cracking the Code on Market Hog Transport Losses | Dr. Ashley DeDecker
Dr. DeDecker received her Ph.D. in swine well-being at the University of Illinois in 2011 and then started her career with Smithfield Foods.
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Taste What Pork Can Do: Marketing That Meets the Moment | Neal Hull & Tony Manker
Neal Hull joined the National Pork Board in 2019 as director of domestic market development. He leads the field team of channel market development man...
Navigating Risk, Renewal, and the Next Generation | Chris Ford
Chris Ford works with swine operations across the Farm Credit Services of America, Frontier Farm Credit, and Ag Country Associations’ state territory...
Turning Sludge into Sustainability | Jordan Phasey
Jordan is the founder and CEO of Phinite and a seasoned entrepreneur currently leading his third startup. He first recognized the opportunity to recyc...
Creating Tomorrow’s Ag Leaders Through Experience and Trust | Shonda Sammons
Shonda Sammons is a partner and Program Leader with the sister organization of 21st Century, 21st Century Agriculture Leadership. With over 30+ years...
Navigating Leadership in Ag and Beyond | Gary Weihs
Gary Weihs serves as Managing Partner for Kincannon & Reed, the world’s premier search firm for senior leadership roles in food, agribusiness, and lif...
Rethinking GDU Design for Longevity and Profitability | Emily Pottorf & Dr. Dalton Obermier
Emily Pottorf is the Territory Representative for Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for Gestal. She has been with the company for 4 years. Emil...
A New Way to Fight PRRS | Dr. Tom Campi
Thomas W. Campi, DVM, MPVM is CEO and co-founder of Modulant Biosciences, a new biotech company focusing on antivirals for pets and livestock. Their...
Creating a Playbook for Animal Welfare | Mallory Strickland
Mallory Strickland is a graduate of Ohio State University and NC State University. She joined Smithfield Hog Production in 2010, as a production train...
Getting Real About AI: When It’s Worth It and When It’s Not | Kyle Leistikow
Kyle Leistikow began his research career at UW-Madison where he worked for three years under the guidance of Eric Johnson investigating the secretion...
What Every Farm Should Know About Transport Biosecurity | Dr. Karine Talbot
Dr Karine Talbot is Senior Director of Animal Health, Nutrition and R&D at HyLife, and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Univers...
From Feed Mill Roots to Prop 12 Reality | Ryan Hunter & Jarred Lorenz
Ryan Hunter
Ryan was born and raised in Vicksburg, MI, where his parents and grandparents purchased a feed mill in 1979. He attended Vicksburg H...
Designing Better Barns for Pigs and People | Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia
Monique Pairis-Garcia is a Professor and Veterinarian in Global Production Animal Welfare at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Med...
The Real Reason Digitization Matters in Pork Production | Dr. James Lowe
Dr. Lowe is an educator, advisor, researcher, and farmer based in Illinois. He is also a professor and the associate dean for online programs and exte...
Taste What Pork Can Do: A Bold Campaign to Ignite Demand | David Newman & Rob Brenneman
Dr. David Newman is the Senior Vice President of Market Growth at the National Pork Board. A third-generation pork producer and meat scientist, Dr. Ne...
Reclaiming Control and Reinventing Pork Production | Joe Kerns
Joe Kerns brings over 30 years of experience supporting agricultural operations across the livestock and grain industries. He has worked with producer...
Faith, Farming, and Forward Thinking | Matthew Gross
Matthew Gross is a Hutterite. Hutterites are very open-minded, but still cherish their community values. Matthew is a generational pig farmer, with an...
Advocating for Agriculture in a Time of Change | Duane Stateler
Duane Stateler is a fourth-generation pork producer and as the owner/operator of Stateler Family Farms, along with his son, Anthony, oversees all aspe...
Strengthening Gilt Development for Long-Term Productivity | Jennifer Patterson
Jennifer Patterson obtained her MSc in Animal Science from the University of Alberta where she is currently a Research Associate and the Swine Industr...
From Gilt to Sow: Setting Her Up for Success | Lori Kociemba
Lori is from St. Louis, Missouri and for as long as she can remember, she aspired to be a veterinarian. After her undergrad degree, she worked in a la...
The Future of Pork: Flavor, Demand, and a Whole Hog Strategy | Patrick Fleming & Jennifer Tirey
Patrick Fleming, vice president of demand development for National Pork Board, guides his twelve-member team on priorities related to consumer demand,...
Bridging Generations in Agriculture: Rethinking Workforce and Leadership | Kristen Cumming
Kristen Cumming’s career is focused on improving the connection between people and their work. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics an...
Balancing Welfare and Productivity in Swine Care | Kurt Preugschas, DVM
Kurt was born and raised on a pig farm near Barrhead, Alberta, which sparked his passion for swine production and medicine. He graduated with his Doct...